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In January, designers and editors converge in Paris to see the latest and greatest fabrics and wallcoverings at Déco Off. Each textile house presents its newest fabrics here, setting the tone for the year’s biggest trends. Exuberant colors and patterns are spotted all around town in expertly crafted displays for 2023, indicating a positive mood….
There was no nonsense in the Victorian kitchen, buried in the basement or back of the house. Over the past century, kitchens have evolved steadily. They blossomed into cheerful rooms as the 20th century approached, where housewives cooked three meals a day while watching their children. In the wake of World War II, kitchens opened…
Having stayed close to home for two years, attending Maison & Objet in Paris was a thrill—and also a treat for the soul and eyes. In the Villepinte exhibition center outside the city center, the semiannual trade fair highlights furniture, lighting, tabletop, and linens, all represented by 1,800 international brands, making it the industry’s go-to…
It is often said that Milan is the drinkable city, but this sobriquet is especially true during Milan Design Week, the annual celebration of architecture and design that takes place every spring in the Italian capital. At events, pop-ups, and showrooms all over the design capital last week, thousands of brands and designers showcased their…
The Persian, Moroccan, and shag rugs have all had their moments. But now it’s time for Tibetan knot rugs to take over. Featuring a lush texture and a high pile, these coverings aren’t just trendy, but rather an enduring design element that will last as long as your forever home. Are you ready to tie…
The autumn edition of Maison & Objet, which included more design events under the banner of Paris Design Week, certainly stirred the imagination as a design lover. We can’t get enough of these home design trends, from showroom installations to exhibitions to fairground displays. The use of recycled or repurposed materials by designers has been…
During the past year, bold new design moments have emerged, beginning with happy hues, flirting with Art Deco, tackling Barbiecore-meets-home décor, bringing back furry floor fads, and launching a new maximalism (viva la vita excessive!). It is only the kitchen that is whetting our collective appetite for what will be in style in 2023….
You should look for a soothing, restorative home that comforts both your body and your soul. In order to make yourself (and those around you) more comfortable, you should choose the world’s only bio-responsive fabric – Wellness Textures by Crypton. For over a century, this brand has offered thousands of elegant, sustainably-sourced fabrics, with textures…
The way we think about our homes in 2023 will change as pandemic panic wanes and economic concerns linger. We have turned inward in recent years, perhaps facing unfortunate domestic decisions made before lockdown or reevaluating the sometimes blurred lines between work and home. In the coming year, home design trends will address emerging personal…
The late great decorator, who passed away in 2018, would be pleased to see the spectrum of shades and tints that are poised to dominate our homes in the year ahead, according to Mario Buatta, with characteristic wit. We’ve come a long way since straight-laced, all-white rooms; experts predict a rainbow-bright renaissance as we emerge…